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World Cup 2018

Their Group H is paired with England's Group G, setting up a potential first knockout phase showdown.

Cisse is one of the only two native African coaches in Russia, together with Tunisia’s Nabil Maaloul.

He has pledged to help Mane recover from the Champions League final less than three weeks ago to star in the tournament, and said: “We have been setting up special training for him to rest and recover, so that he can have time to breathe.”